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12 Savory Meals You Can Make with Just a Mug and a Microwave

By Linnea Zielinski Updated: February 2, 2016

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Making your favorite savory snacks has never been easier, thanks to these microwavable mug recipes. (But if you’re craving something sweet, turn to these almost instant mug desserts.)

Microwave Sausage Cheese Spaghetti

Sausage and Cheese Spaghetti Dinner Nutmeg adds a hint of sweetness that makes the gooey cheese taste even better. Trust us. Get the recipe from Lady and Pups. via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/168322104797513359/" target="blank">Pinterest_
Microwave Burrito

Burrito Mug: You don't even need to hit the grocery store for this savory snack. Give rice and bean leftovers new life in this quick and easy recipe. Get the recipe from Urban Outfitters. via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/259801472231565195/" target="blank">Pinterest_
Microwave Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie: Although this recipe tells you to saute chicken, you can easily use store-bought rotisserie or pre-cooked chicken strips. Get the recipe from Dance on Flour. via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/497718196289555244/" target="blank">Pinterest_
Microwave Egg Fried Rice

Egg Fried Rice: This craving-crushing meal can be made and devoured long before the delivery guy could get to you, making it far more effective. Get the recipe from Healthy Nibbles & Bits. via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/482025966344047864/" target="blank">Pinterest_
Microwave Macaroni Cheese

Macaroni and Cheese: Even faster than the boxed kind without that powdered cheese aftertaste. It really is a quick and easy upgrade. Get the recipe from Kirbie's Cravings. via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/173177548147827656/" target="blank">Pinterest_
Microwave Huevos Rancheros

Huevos Rancheros: Instead of grabbing a sad, cold granola bar, whip up this filling, fueling breakfast in three minutes flat. Get the recipe from Today Food. via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/26810560259413861/" target="blank">Pinterest_
Microwave Spaghetti Ohs

Homemade Spaghetti-Ohs: Add tiny chunks of sausage to this recipe if you were always a bigger fan of the spaghetti and meatball variety. Get the recipe from Ella Claire. via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/132715520243855540/" target="blank">Pinterest_
Microwave Spinach Ricotta Lasagna

Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna: Pump up the protein of this meal in a mug by layering it with pieces of store-bought rotisserie chicken. Get the recipe from Healthy Nibbles & Bits. via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/63543044719531077/" target="blank">Pinterest_
Microwave Omelette

Cheesy Omelette: You'll put away 30 grams of hungry-crushing protein with just two minutes of microwave time, making healthy eating a breeze. Get the recipe from Just Putzing Around in the Kitchen. via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/107804984802377306/" target="blank">Pinterest_
Microwave Pizza

Pepperoni Pizza: You'll even make a pizza crust from scratch right in the bottom of your coffee mug, no separate microwaving required! Get the recipe from Bigger, Bolder Baking. via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/36310340724662292/" target="blank">Pinterest_
Microwave Chowder

Spicy Pumpkin Chowder: Lowering the power setting gives you luscious, silky soup with absolutely zero chance of making a microwave mess. Get the recipe from Healthy Nibbles & Bits. via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/56787645279640569/" target="blank">Pinterest_
Microwave Quiche

Spinach and Cheddar Quiche: We won't tell anyone if you sneak some bacon into this dish (which you can also make in the microwave mess-free, by the way). Get the recipe from Bowl of Delicious. via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/208854501446421323/" target="blank">Pinterest_

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